Pratibha Thaker
About Pratibha Thaker
Pratibha Thaker is a Director at The Economist, leading the Economist Intelligence Unit's Middle East and Africa team since 2000. She specializes in macroeconomic and political analysis, focusing on human rights and business development strategies in the region.
Work at The Economist
Pratibha Thaker has served as Director at The Economist since 2010. In this role, she leads the Economist Intelligence Unit's Middle East and Africa team, a position she has held since 2000. Her work focuses on analyzing macroeconomic and political conditions in these regions. Thaker provides intellectual leadership to ensure that forecasts for African economies are accurate and insightful for international decision-makers. She regularly presents at various corporate events and roundtables, contributing her expertise to discussions on business development strategies and market opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Pratibha Thaker studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, where she earned a Master of Arts in Area Studies and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics. Her educational background equips her with a deep understanding of political analysis, human rights, and economic conditions in the Middle East and Africa. This expertise informs her work at The Economist, where she focuses on providing insights into market opportunities and political developments.
Background
Pratibha Thaker has extensive experience in the field of economic and political analysis, particularly concerning the Middle East and Africa. Since 2000, she has directed the Economist Intelligence Unit's team in these regions, contributing to a better understanding of the macroeconomic landscape. Her background includes participation in various international discussions and presentations, enhancing her profile as a knowledgeable figure in her field.
Achievements
Pratibha Thaker has contributed to significant publications, including the Economist's 'World in 2008' and 'World in 2011'. She has also authored chapters on topics such as 'Democracy in Africa' for leading publications. Thaker's work extends to writing the introductory chapter for 'Aspenia: Sub-Saharan Africa, Global challenge of the 21st century'. Her contributions reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding of African economies and political dynamics.